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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Legislation supported by the California Credit Union League that would give state and local governmental agencies that are already allowed to deposit funds in banks and savings and loans the option of depositing funds in credit unions has cleared the state Senate and is on its way...

Indirect lending continues to be a hot button for credit unions - some can't live with it, others can't live without it. Despite CUs' misgivings about indirect lending, a growing number are participating in programs. Read about indirect lending and other auto lending and leasing news in a special report...

EUREKA, Calif. - In the wake of a wildfire that recently burned through the town of Weaverville, Coast Central Credit Union is lending a helping hand to residents here. The $395 million credit union has implemented a fire-assistance program where members can take advantage of a 5% loan up to...

Looking back two years ago finds Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan advising the House Banking Committee that the Fed can no longer justify the $81,720 price tag of its "Annual Report to the Congress on Retail Fees and Services of Depository Institutions." According to Greenspan the study is no longer needed...

While the Renaissance Commission attempts to justify the elimination of many qualities that make up the unique character of credit unions, CUNA President/ CEO Dan Mica sends a copy of the Commission Recommendations to each member of the Senate and House. At best the disclosure is premature and potentially damaging....

WASHINGTON - A report released by the American Association of Retired Persons finds that people age 50-61 view retirement as more of a lifestyle change. The findings are interesting in light of CUNA statistics that say 20% of the nation's CU CEOs are expected to retire in the next five...

MADISON, Wis. - CUNA Mutual Group is giving new meaning to the term "wearing two hats," and in the process may dramatically change the way credit unions meet their members' financial needs. CUNA Mutual has launched a new program that allows existing CU employees to offer members a select group...

PWCampbell, a design/build firm, has promoted Valerie Bray to interior design director. Southwest Business Corporation, an insurance, investment and mortgage loan service provider, has named Gary Linder vice president of the employee benefits division. Marketing Partners, a marketing agency, has named Heather Sylak marketing consultant. Assurant Group, an affinity marketer...